How to Make Best High-Altitude Birthday Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

At high altitudes, baking can be a tricky endeavor. The decreased air pressure and lower humidity can cause baked goods to rise too quickly, leading to a collapsed or dry cake. But fear not, because we have the perfect solution for those living at high altitude who want to celebrate a special occasion with a delicious and flawless birthday cake. This recipe for the Best High-Altitude Birthday Cake will ensure that you can bake a perfect cake at any altitude, leaving you with a moist and tende...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 2 ¼ cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 9-inch cake layers

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. Grease and flour the bottoms and sides of the pans, making sure to remove excess flour.
  • Beat 1 ¾ cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, until well incorporated.
  • Sift together flour, 1 tablespoon plus ¾ teaspoon baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Mix milk, vanilla, and almond extract together in a third bowl.
  • Alternate adding flour mixture and milk mixture to butter mixture; blend well. Evenly distribute batter between the 2 prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove cakes from the oven; let sit for 5 minutes. Let cool completely on wire racks before removing cakes from the pans.
  • Nutrition

    378 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 99mg
    • Sodium: 225mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 156mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 132mg